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Main IP Laws (6 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2020
Entry into force :
August 21, 2000
Assented :
August 21, 2000
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2020
Entry into force :
June 5, 2001
Assented :
June 5, 2001
Industrial Designs
2020
Entry into force :
June 21, 2000
Assented :
June 21, 2000
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
2020
Entry into force :
June 9, 2001
Assented :
June 9, 2001
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
2020
Entry into force :
June 21, 2000
Assented :
June 21, 2000
Plant Variety Protection
2020
Entry into force :
June 22, 2000
Assented :
June 22, 2000
Trademarks

Laws/Regulations (42 texts)

Type of Text Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2023
Published :
May 20, 2023
Issued :
May 15, 2023
Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2023
Entry into force :
October 6, 2023
Issued :
October 6, 2023
Published :
October 6, 2023
Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2023
Entry into force :
February 24, 2023
Published :
January 28, 2023
Issued :
January 27, 2023
Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2022
Entry into force :
March 1, 2022
Issued :
February 4, 2022
Published :
January 22, 2022
Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2022
Entry into force :
March 1, 2022
Published :
February 12, 2022
Issued :
February 4, 2022
Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2022
Entry into force :
March 1, 2022
Published :
February 12, 2022
Issued :
February 4, 2022
Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2018
Entry into force :
January 1, 2019
Published :
December 8, 2018
Issued :
December 7, 2018
Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2009
Entry into force :
June 23, 2009
Issued :
June 23, 2009
Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2007
Entry into force :
June 29, 2007
Issued :
June 29, 2007
Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2006
Entry into force :
May 19, 2006
Issued :
May 19, 2006
Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2006
Entry into force :
May 5, 2006
Issued :
May 5, 2006
Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2006
Entry into force :
May 5, 2006
Adopted :
May 5, 2006
Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2006
Entry into force :
April 7, 2006
Issued :
April 7, 2006
Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2006
Entry into force :
March 10, 2006
Issued :
March 10, 2006
Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2005
Published :
October 1, 2005
Issued :
September 23, 2005
Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2005
Issued :
March 7, 2005
Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2005
Entry into force :
May 11, 2005
Issued :
March 7, 2005
Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2005
Issued :
March 7, 2005
Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2005
Published :
December 17, 2005
Issued :
November 29, 2005
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2005
Issued :
September 23, 2005
Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2005
Adopted :
March 7, 2005
Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2003
Entry into force :
January 1, 2002
Issued :
December 27, 2001
Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2003
Entry into force :
August 25, 2001
Issued :
August 17, 2001
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2003
Issued :
August 25, 2001
Entry into force :
August 17, 2001
Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2003
Entry into force :
January 5, 2002
Issued :
December 27, 2001
Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2001
Entry into force :
May 19, 2001
Issued :
May 14, 2001
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2001
Published :
February 3, 2001
Issued :
January 4, 2001
Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2001
Entry into force :
February 3, 2001
Issued :
January 4, 2001
Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2001
Published :
February 3, 2001
Issued :
January 4, 2001
Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2001
Published :
July 28, 2001
Issued :
July 9, 2001
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2001
Published :
July 28, 2001
Issued :
July 9, 2001
Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2001
Published :
January 27, 2001
Issued :
January 4, 2001
Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2000
Published :
August 26, 2000
Issued :
August 21, 2000
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
2003
Entry into force :
September 26, 2005
Enacted :
January 31, 2003
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
2000
Entry into force :
April 27, 1949
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws
2000
Entry into force :
May 5, 1994
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Framework Laws
2017
Revised :
March 1, 2017
Entry into force :
September 21, 1981
Adopted :
September 21, 1981
Other
Framework Laws
2000
Entry into force :
September 22, 1926
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Framework Laws
2000
Entry into force :
March 8, 1856
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws
2000
Entry into force :
June 15, 1922
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts
2000
Amended :
December 31, 2000
Entry into force :
March 1, 1984
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts
2000
Amended up to :
December 31, 2000
Entry into force :
November 7, 1919
Other

Judgments (3 texts)

Date of Judgment Issuing Authority Citation Subject Matter WIPO Lex No.
October 17, 2022
Supreme Court
Trademarks
BZ003-j
May 23, 2017
Court of Appeal
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
BZ002-j
February 24, 2011
Supreme Court
Trademarks
BZ001-j

Treaties (42 records)

Title Host Institution Date of Adoption (Treaty) Entry into Force (Treaty) Signature (Party) Instrument (Party) Entry into Force (Party) Additional Information
Other Treaties Paris Agreement
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 12, 2015
November 4, 2016
April 22, 2016
April 22, 2016
November 4, 2016
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 28, 2013
September 30, 2016
November 9, 2018
February 9, 2019
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 24, 2012
April 28, 2020
November 9, 2018
April 28, 2020
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 13, 2006
May 3, 2008
May 9, 2011
June 2, 2011
July 2, 2011
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
December 8, 2005
January 14, 2007
April 3, 2007
October 3, 2007
Host Institution: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
November 23, 2005
March 1, 2013
January 19, 2023
August 1, 2023
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 20, 2005
March 18, 2007
March 24, 2015
June 24, 2015
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 17, 2003
April 20, 2006
December 4, 2007
March 4, 2008
Host Institution: World Health Organization (WHO)
May 21, 2003
February 27, 2005
September 26, 2003
December 15, 2005
March 15, 2006
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
May 22, 2001
May 17, 2004
May 14, 2002
January 25, 2010
April 25, 2010
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
January 29, 2000
September 11, 2003
February 12, 2004
May 12, 2004
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 11, 1997
February 16, 2005
September 26, 2003
February 16, 2005
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
December 20, 1996
May 20, 2002
November 9, 2018
February 9, 2019
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
December 20, 1996
March 6, 2002
November 9, 2018
February 9, 2019
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
June 17, 1994
December 26, 1996
July 23, 1998
October 21, 1998
Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
January 1, 1995
Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
January 1, 1995
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
June 5, 1992
December 29, 1993
June 13, 1992
December 30, 1993
March 30, 1994
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
May 9, 1992
March 21, 1994
June 13, 1992
October 31, 1994
January 29, 1995
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 27, 1989
December 1, 1995
November 24, 2022
February 24, 2023
Details
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
March 22, 1985
September 22, 1988
June 6, 1997
September 4, 1997
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 10, 1982
November 16, 1994
December 10, 1982
August 13, 1983
November 16, 1994
Details
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
June 29, 1984
December 29, 1984
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
June 29, 1984
December 29, 1984
Host Institution: Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
July 4, 1973
August 1, 1973
February 4, 2002
February 4, 2002
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 16, 1972
December 17, 1975
November 6, 1990
February 6, 1991
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 14, 1970
April 24, 1972
January 26, 1990
April 26, 1990
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 19, 1970
January 24, 1978
March 17, 2000
June 17, 2000
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
July 14, 1967
April 26, 1970
March 17, 2000
June 17, 2000
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 16, 1966
January 3, 1976
September 6, 2000
March 9, 2015
June 9, 2015
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 26, 1961
May 18, 1964
November 9, 2018
February 9, 2019
Host Institution: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
June 10, 1958
June 7, 1959
March 15, 2021
June 13, 2021
Details
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
September 28, 1954
June 6, 1960
September 14, 2006
December 13, 2006
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
September 6, 1952
September 16, 1955
December 1, 1982
September 21, 1981
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
December 6, 1951
October 2, 2005
May 14, 1987
October 2, 2005
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
June 29, 1984
December 29, 1984
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
June 29, 1984
December 29, 1984
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
June 29, 1984
December 29, 1984
Host Institution: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
December 7, 1944
April 4, 1947
December 7, 1990
January 6, 1991
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
November 6, 1925
June 1, 1928
June 12, 2003
July 12, 2003
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
September 9, 1886
December 4, 1887
March 17, 2000
June 17, 2000
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 20, 1883
July 7, 1884
March 17, 2000
June 17, 2000
Details

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